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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

PART 1: Introduction to Games in the Library

Chapter One: Games and the Library's Mission

"What Do Games Have to Do With Books?"

Chapter Two: Games Versus Gaming Experiences

The Game Market

Focusing on One Game

The Game Versus the Gaming Experience

Questions to Consider for the Gaming Experience

Games in Collections Versus Gaming in Programs

Chapter Three: A Conceptual Model of the Library Gaming Experience

Model of the Library Gaming Experience

Gaming Experience Archetypes

PART 2: The Five Gaming Experience Archetypes

Chapter Four: Knowledge Gaming Experiences

Environment

Educational Games

Game Show, Trivia, and Party Games

Word Games

Big Games

Demographics

Library Goals

Chapter Five: Strategy Gaming Experiences

Environment

Abstract Strategy Games

Mechanics-Based Board Games

War Games

Card Games

Collectible Card Games

Digital Games

Demographics

Library Goals

Chapter Six: Action Gaming Experiences

Environment

Digital Games

Analog Dexterity Games

Big Games

Demographics

Library Goals

Chapter Seven: Narrative Gaming Experiences

Environment

Analog Role-Playing Games

Digital Role-Playing Games

Narrative Strategy Board Games

Big Games

Demographics

Library Goals

Chapter Eight: Social Gaming Experiences

Environment

Party Games

Strategy Games

Digital Games

Casino Games

Big Games

Demographics

Library Goals

PART 3: Putting It All Together

Chapter Nine: Planning the Gaming Experience

Determining Goals

Determining the Audience

Matching Goals and Audience to Archetypes

Selecting Specific Games

Creating Games

Chapter Ten: Facilitating the Gaming Experience

Preparing the Games

Preparing the Space

Preparing the Volunteers and Staff

Facilitating the Experience

Limiting the Choices

Putting It All Together

Chapter Eleven: Marketing and Partnerships

Reaching Out to Existing Patrons

Understanding Gamers

Marketing to Gamers

Holding a Regular Gaming Activity

Developing a Structure

Bringing in the Press

Partnering With Local Game Shops

Partnering With Clubs

Engaging Volunteers

Chapter Twelve: Assessment and Justification

Determining What to Measure

Using Measurements to Evaluate

Justifying Gaming

Chapter Thirteen: Keeping Up and Focusing on the Fun

Staying on Top of Gaming

Finding Reviews

Keeping the Programs Running

Considering Legal Issues

Conclusion

About the Author

Index

Back to Everyone Plays at the Library.